There's a story of an old inn. On Christmas, guests would sometimes see the apparition of a woman in Victorian - era clothing. She was said to have been left at the inn by her lover on Christmas Day many years ago and she has been waiting for him ever since. She doesn't cause harm but just gives a spooky feeling to those who see her.
One Christmas ghost story is about a haunted manor. Every Christmas Eve, the residents would hear the sound of sleigh bells and a cold wind would blow through the halls, even though all the windows were shut. Legend has it that a long - ago lord of the manor died on a Christmas journey and his spirit still roams there.
There's the story of the Headless Horseman which is sometimes associated with Christmas in some regions. Legend has it that on a cold Christmas night, a rider without a head gallops through the snow - covered paths. People say that if you're out too late on Christmas Eve, you might encounter this terrifying specter. It's a spooky addition to the Christmas lore.
Well, 'A Christmas Carol' is a very well - known one. The three ghosts that visit Scrooge really bring out the essence of a Christmas ghost story. They show him his past mistakes, the current state of things he ignores, and the future that awaits if he doesn't change. Then there's 'The Ghostly Guest' which is about a family who has an unexpected visitor during Christmas. This visitor seems normal at first but then strange things start to happen, and they realize it might be a ghost. And 'The Christmas Haunting' is a story where a young girl starts seeing the ghost of an old woman in her new house on Christmas Eve, and as the story unfolds, she discovers the connection between the ghost and the house's history.
One Christmas Eve, a child saw a ghostly figure in the attic. It vanished when the bells rang.
One interesting story could be about a haunted Christmas ornament in a Smithsonian collection. Maybe it was once owned by a family with a tragic past, and every Christmas, strange things happen around it, like it moves on its own or gives off an eerie glow.
One well - known Irish Christmas ghost story is about the banshee. Legend has it that during Christmas time, the banshee might be heard wailing near old castles or places with a lot of history. It's said to be a sign of an impending death in the family.
One Christmas candle story is about a family that lit a special candle every Christmas Eve. The candle was passed down through generations. It was said that as long as the candle burned bright, the family would have a year filled with love and good fortune. One year, the youngest child accidentally knocked it over, but the family quickly relit it, believing that their unity and quick action would still keep the good luck coming.
At a Christmas service in a big city church, there was a family who had just moved there and was feeling lonely. The church organized a special welcome during the Christmas service. They had the new family light one of the Advent candles. Members of the congregation shared their own Christmas traditions with them. There were also carolers who went around the neighborhood before the service inviting people in. The music during the service was so uplifting, with a choir that had practiced for months to perform the most beautiful Christmas hymns.
In a town, there was an old church where the Christmas Novena was held. A man who had lost his job was feeling very down. He joined the Novena, hoping for a new opportunity. During the Novena, he met an old acquaintance who offered him a job. The Christmas Novena not only gave him hope but also changed his life situation.
One of my favorite family and Christmas stories is when my little cousin got a puppy as a Christmas gift. The look on his face was pure joy. He had been begging for a puppy for months. That Christmas morning, when he saw the little furry ball with a big red bow around its neck, he just squealed with delight. The whole family then spent the day playing with the puppy and taking pictures.
One Christmas holiday story is about a little girl who left cookies and milk for Santa. But in the middle of the night, her dog ate the cookies. In the morning, she was so sad until she saw a note from Santa saying that the dog looked so hungry, he couldn't resist sharing. It taught her about sharing and kindness.